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Summer City poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.6 / 100
1977·Drama / Thriller·1h 23m

SUMMER CITY

“Live fast, die young and hope for the best in between!”

Four friends take a road trip to kick back, hit the pubs, and go surfing. Tension builds among the group between Sandy, a quiet young man who is angered by the obnoxious, womanizing Boo who seduces a teenaged girl while on their trip in one of his usual one night stands. Meanwhile, the girl's psychotic dad is also looking for Boo out of revenge for what he did to his daughter. Boo is in for a major wake up call.

Above the Line
Christopher Fraser·DirectorPhillip Avalon·WriterJerry Marek·Director of PhotographyPhil Butkis·Original Music ComposerDavid Stiven·Editor
Cast
Phillip Avalon·RobbieJohn Jarratt·SandyMel Gibson·ScollopSteve Bisley·BooJames Elliott·Caroline's FatherDeborah Forman·CarolineCarl Rorke·GiuseppeAbigail·Woman In PubWard 'Pally' Austin·SelfJudith Woodroffe·Waitress
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Christopher Fraser·Director
Writing· 1
Phillip Avalon·Writer
Camera· 1
Jerry Marek·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
David Stiven·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Phil Butkis·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Karen Williams·Costume Design
Production· 1
Phillip Avalon·Producer
By the Numbers
51.6
OF 100
Master Score
3.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Summer City's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0A038
#884820
#C0E0E8
Mood
Energetic, Nostalgic
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a composite image with a sunset ocean scene at the top, showing a silhouette of a surfer riding a wave. Below, two shirtless men are positio”

surf filmdrama
Key Elements
SurfboardsVintage CarSunglasses
Atmosphere
Golden, Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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